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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.89, 393 and 117.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.89, 393 and 117.62 is: 176.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.89 : 393 = 117.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.89/393 = 117.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.89x = 393 × 117.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.89x = 46,222.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,222.70/261.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.50

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